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Planners Gathering

Planners Gatherings are informational and educational forums (in-person and virtual) covering Planning and Zoning related topics relevant to communities within Oakland County.

Speakers for these sessions are often from nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies and private firms.

The format of these forums can range from casual discussions and information-sharing sessions to more formal presentations and workshops.

Upcoming Topics

Topics scheduled for 2026 include:

We are always developing ideas and seeking presenters for future sessions. 
If you would like to see a specific topic addressed, please contact Ryan Dividock at: dividockr@oakgov.com.

Planners Gathering - Social Districts

Post-pandemic reflections and lessons learned to take forward

  • Date: 04/26/2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  

The creation of Social Districts was authorized by the State of Michigan in 2020, as a response to the pandemic. Join us to learn how three Oakland County communities established their social districts and some of the lessons they learned along the way. Downtown leaders from Farmington, Lake Orion and Ferndale will share their experiences with the approval process, starting the districts and their ongoing operational realities.

 

SPEAKER

Kate Knight, Executive Director, Farmington Downtown Development Authority

Molly Lalone, Executive Director, Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority

Lena Stevens, Executive Director, Ferndale Downtown Development Authority

 

AGENDA

10:00 a.m. – Welcome

10:05 a.m. – Presentation Begins

10:45 a.m. – Q&A

11:00 a.m. – Adjourn

  

Questions? Contact

Jim Schafer, Oakland County

schaferj@oakgov.com | (248) 285-2321

COST: FREE! | Registration Required for Zoom link.

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